Saturday, February 18, 2017

EUGENICS WATCH: House Votes To Roll Back Obama's Ban On States Defunding Planned Parenthood

Democrats are calling the move a "backdoor attempt to restrict access" to abortion.

The Wall Street Journal:
House Votes To Let States Strip Money From Planned Parenthood
House Republicans took the first step Thursday to strip federal
funding from Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers, starting
what will become a broader battle over funding for the women’s
health-services agency. The House voted 230-188 to rescind a regulation
that bans states from denying certain funds to health-care providers
that perform abortions, in essence freeing states to refuse to give the
funds to Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc. and similar
organizations. (Andrews and Hackman, 2/16)

CQ Roll Call:
House Passes Resolution On Family Planning Funds
Congress appropriated about $286 million in fiscal 2016 for what’s
known as Title X funding, which is supposed to be spent on family
planning and reproductive health. The Obama administration finalized its
rule in December after 13 states passed laws to redistribute the
funding away from reproductive health providers, such as Planned
Parenthood, and spend it at more general community health centers.
(Siddons, 2/16)

The Hill:
House Votes To Let States Deny Federal Funds To Abortion Providers
Democrats argued the GOP's effort was aimed at defunding Planned
Parenthood, even though the organization is legally prohibited from
using federal funds for abortions. "It's no surprise that, once again,
congressional Republicans are trying to undermine access to healthcare
and basic family services," Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) said on the
floor Thursday. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) called the resolution a
"backdoor attempt to restrict access" to abortion. (Hellmann, 2/16)

Politico Pro:
House Backs Bill Overturning Protections For Planned Parenthood
House Republicans argued that the measure upholds states' rights
and is not an attack on Planned Parenthood. “We are not voting to defund
Planned Parenthood or reduced funding for Title X programs,” sponsor
Rep. Diane Black (R-Tenn.) said on the floor ahead of the vote. “We are
voting to affirm the rights of states to fund health care providers that
best suit their needs.” (Ehley, 2/16)

KCUR:
In The Face Of More Missouri Abortion Restrictions, One Woman Tells Her Story
Anti-abortion groups in Missouri helped boost many Republican
candidates to victory in November, and they’re now eagerly waiting to
see how those lawmakers advance their cause. Missouri legislators have
filed dozens of restrictive abortion bills, including two that would
outlaw abortions after the 20th week of pregnancy rather than the
current 21-weeks and six days. Supporters say late-term abortion bans
protect the unborn, but opponents say they create undue hardships for
women. One such opponent is a Missouri woman who had to leave the state
to end her fraught pregnancy. (Smith, 2/16)

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